HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/2002 Minutes - Regular MeetingTRES HERMANOS CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 2002
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Herrera called the Tres Hermanos
Conservation Authority Board of Directors meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, Chino Hills City Hall, 2001 Grand Avenue, Chino Hills,
CA,
ROLL CALL: Carol Herrera, Vice Chairman; Robert Huff, Director,
Gary Larson, Director; Robert Zirbes, Alternate and W.C. "Bill" Kruger, Alternate
Also present were: Linda Lowry, D.B. City Manager; James DeStefano,
D.B. Deputy City Manager Raymond Hansen, City of Chino Hills, Jocelyn Julian,
representing Fox and Sohagi,. and Lynda Burgess, D.B. City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairman Herrera.
2, PUBLIC COMMENTS:
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice
None offered.
3.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 20, 2001 regular meeting.
Moved by MlLarson, seconded by MIHuff to approve the Minutes of
August 20, 2001. Motion carried (Alternate Member Kruger abstained).
3.2 RESIGNATION OF JAMES THALMAN AS CHAIRMAN AND ELECTION
OF NEW CHAIRMAN.
M1Larson moved, MlKruger seconded to accept James Thalman's
resignation. Motion carried.
MIHuff nominated M/Larson to serve as Chairman for the remainder of the
current term. MlKruger seconded the nomination. There were no other
nominations offered. Upon Roll Call, MlLarson was unanimously elected
to serve as Chairman of the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority to fill
the unexpired term of James Thalman.
Further, it was agreed that MlKruger would become the active member of
the Board and that M/Thalman would become the Alternate effective
immediately. As MlKruger had already received the Oath of Office as an
Alternate, it was agreed that the Oath would not need to be administered
to him again.
Chair/Larson assumed the gavel.
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3.3 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2001. .
VC/Herrera moved, MlKruger seconded, to receive and file. Motion
carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002.01 AMENDING THE CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE.
CC/Burgess stated that the FPPC had reviewed the document and
recommended that the Authority adopt the model code for designated
employees so that the Board does not have to change its code each time
the state amends its code. Staff prepared a resolution to adopt the model
code and exhibits.
MlKruger moved, VC/Herrera seconded, to receive the report and adopt
Resolution No. 2002-01. Motion carried.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 DISCUSSION OF ARTICLE I, SECTION B2 OF THE TRES HERMANOS
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BYLAWS REGARDING APPOINTMENT
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
CC/Burgess stated that this request came from former Chairman Thalman
to address the communication difficulties when the Chairman resides in
one city and the secretary resides in another city.
MIHuff moved, VC/Herrera seconded, to leave the bylaws as currently
written with respect to this issue.
6. AUTHORITY MEMBERS COMMENTS: VC/Herrera said she would miss
Mr. Thalman, one of the original founders of the Authority.
MIHuff echoed appreciation for Mr. Thalman's service to the communities and
their mutual interest and cooperation. He suggested the Authority present Mr.
Thalman with a plaque in appreciation of his contributions.
MlKruger stated that he welcomed the opportunity to serve as a full Director. He
asked for a presentation on the plans for the Tres Hermanos property as soon as
the City of Industry issues are settled with the Boy Scouts.
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VC/Herrera suggested the Authority meet every other month until the Boy Scout
property lawsuit is settled. Authority members concurred with this
recommendation.
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chairman
Larson adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
LYNDA BURGESS, Authority Secretary
ATTEST:
GARY G. LARSON, Chairman